Sony KDL-32S3000 User Guide

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Available Sound settings depend on the Speakers setting under Audio Options settings (page 34) or 
headphone connection.
Sound Settings
Sound Mode
Dynamic
Enhances treble and bass.
Standard
Suitable for spoken dialog.
Custom
Customizes the sound settings including the Sound Booster setting.
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• Sound Mode can also be accessed by pressing OPTIONS on the remote control.
Reset
Resets the current Sound Mode setting to the default values.
Treble
Increases or decreases higher-pitched sounds.
Bass
Increases or decreases lower-pitched sounds.
Balance
Emphasizes left or right speaker balance.
Surround
S-FORCE 
Front Surround
Provides a virtual surround sound experience made possible using just 
two front speakers.
Off
Select for normal stereo or mono reception.
Sound Booster
The Sound Booster provides a fuller sound with a greater sense of depth and width, by 
emphasizing the High and Low frequency sounds. Select High or Low for the amount of 
boost you desire while in the Custom Sound Mode. Selecting Off will bypass the 
emphasis.
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• The Sound Booster is automatically in the High position for Dynamic Sound 
Mode and Low position for Standard Sound Mode.
Steady Sound
On
Stabilizes the volume across all programs and commercials.
Off
Turns off Steady Sound.
Volume Offset
Adjusts the volume level of the current input (TV or video input) relative to other inputs.
Screen Settings
Wide Mode
Wide Zoom
Fills the screen with minimum distortion.
Normal
Displays the 4:3 picture in its original aspect ratio when the original 
source is 4:3.
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• Normal is not available when you are watching 720p, 1080i or 1080p sources.
Full
Enlarges the picture horizontally to fill the screen when the original 
source is 4:3 (Standard-definition source). When the original source is 
16:9 (High-definition source), select this mode to display the 16:9 
picture in its original size.
Zoom
Select to enlarge the picture horizontally and vertically to fill the 
screen while maintaining the aspect ratio.
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• Wide Mode can also be accessed by pressing the WIDE button.
• See WIDE button description on page 24 for accessing the Wide Mode.